Lexington County Juvenile Arbitration Program

Permits the first time offender to purge their record from the system by completing
a set of requirements set forth by a volunteer arbitrator. Law Students will serve
as arbitrators conducting hearings for juveniles and will monitor their progress in
meeting the requirements set forth in the arbitration. Usually assigned one case at
a time requiring approximately a total of 8 hours. Fall Training ONLY — limited space

Purpose of Pro Bono Opportunity

To provide opportunities for law students to engage in an arbitration program

To provide skills development and enhancement opportunities for law students

To create an awareness of the issues surrounding juvenile justice

To observe the SC court system in action

Requirements or Qualifications

Law students must:

be in good academic standing

complete and submit the Volunteer Enrollment Form

have an interest in serving the juvenile population

have an interest in being part of a problem solving program

must be 21 years of age and be able to pass a background check

Responsibilities of Organizations

The Lexington County Juvenile Arbitration Office must:

agree to properly supervise the work of the law student

provide clear and timely instructions and feedback

provide adequate training

facilitate delivery of case files

Responsibilities of the Students

The students must:

communicate effectively and efficiently with the office

complete tasks in a timely and competent manner

seek assistance when needed

perform duties professionally

treat this volunteer opportunity as if it was a paying or for-credit position

Skills Opportunities

The following Core Skills may be associated with this particular volunteer opportunity.
Not all tasks will contain all of these skills. See the complete Core Competencies
and Skills Inventory for more details.